As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
INTEREST
A direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to a
municipal officer or employee as the result of a contract with the municipality
which such officer or employee serves. For the purposes of this chapter, a
municipal officer or employee shall be deemed to have an interest in the contract
of:
A.
His spouse, minor children and dependents, except a contract of employment
with the municipality which such officer or employee serves.
B.
A firm, partnership or association of which such officer or employee
is a member or employee.
C.
A corporation of which such officer or employee is an officer, director
or employee.
D.
A corporation, any stock of which is owned or controlled directly or
indirectly by such officer or employee.
MUNICIPAL OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE
An officer of the Town of Minden, whether paid or unpaid, including
members of any administrative board, commission or other agency thereof.
Nothing herein shall be deemed to bar or prevent the timely filing by
a present or former municipal officer or employee of any claim, account, demand
or suit against the Town of Minden or any agency thereof on behalf of himself
or any member of his family arising out of any personal injury or property
damage or for any lawful benefit authorized or permitted by law.
The Supervisor of the Town of Minden shall cause a copy of this Code
of Ethics to be distributed to every officer and employee of the Town of Minden
within 15 days after the effective date of this chapter. Each officer or employee
elected or appointed thereafter shall be furnished a copy before entering
upon the duties of his office or employment. Failure to distribute any such
copy or failure of any officer or employee to receive such copy shall have
no effect on the duty of compliance with such code or the enforcement provisions
thereof.
In addition to any penalty contained in any other provision of law,
any person who shall knowingly and intentionally violate any of the provisions
of this code may be fined, suspended or removed from office or employment,
as the case may be, in the manner provided by law.
Pursuant to the authority of § 806, Subdivision 3, of the
General Municipal Law, the Town of Minden elects not to be subject to the
provisions of § 812 of the General Municipal Law requiring financial
disclosures.